Picture-perfect brows are not genetic. Everyone struggles with them. Sometimes, they need to be filled in; other times, they need a little thinning out. And as for getting the two to match, forget about it. They're sisters, not twins.
Defined brows draw attention to your eyes, so it makes sense to consider how your eye plays a role in determining how to shape and fill in brows. In the videos below, you'll learn some tips that will help you create a shape that matches your features, and you'll pick up a few techniques that will make the process effortless.
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Find your eyebrow type
Because every eye has a different shape, you need to know where your brow should begin and end as well as where to locate the arch. Before you do a single thing, "map" your eyebrows with a straight-edged object, such as a comb or pencil. All three points will align with your nostril at the lower end; you'll just be moving the upper part of the straight edge to a new position to determine the beginning, middle and end. Need a little more guidance? The quick video below will show you how all three points line up. Get the full tutorial here.
Because every eye has a different shape, you need to know where your brow should begin and end as well as where to locate the arch. Before you do a single thing, "map" your eyebrows with a straight-edged object, such as a comb or pencil. All three points will align with your nostril at the lower end; you'll just be moving the upper part of the straight edge to a new position to determine the beginning, middle and end. Need a little more guidance? The quick video below will show you how all three points line up. Get the full tutorial here.
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How to trim brows
Unruly brow hairs cannot be tamed, even with the stickiest of gels. If your brows are too long but the thought of trimming them makes you nervous, check out this quick video. Brow trimming is a multistep approach, and you need to take your time. Get the full tutorial here.
Unruly brow hairs cannot be tamed, even with the stickiest of gels. If your brows are too long but the thought of trimming them makes you nervous, check out this quick video. Brow trimming is a multistep approach, and you need to take your time. Get the full tutorial here.
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Use eyebrow pencil to fill in eyebrows before plucking to avoid overplucking
Overplucking is a common mistake, and it can take months to regrow hairs you should have left intact. One way to ensure you only pluck certain hairs is to fill in brows as demonstrated in the video before picking up the tweezers. Fill in brows like you would when doing your makeup, and grab your mirror. You'll be able to see which hairs need to be removed, and you won't be surprised by the end result. Get the full tutorial here.
Overplucking is a common mistake, and it can take months to regrow hairs you should have left intact. One way to ensure you only pluck certain hairs is to fill in brows as demonstrated in the video before picking up the tweezers. Fill in brows like you would when doing your makeup, and grab your mirror. You'll be able to see which hairs need to be removed, and you won't be surprised by the end result. Get the full tutorial here.
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Apply Baby Orajel to eyebrows before plucking
If you hate plucking your brows because you have sensitive skin and find the process painful, then try this tip. Baby Orajel contains benzocaine, a mild topical anesthetic. Simply apply the ointment to the brow area and wait at least 20 minutes for it to take effect. As this tutorial shows, it makes removing tiny hairs a lot quicker, easier and less ouch-inducing.
If you hate plucking your brows because you have sensitive skin and find the process painful, then try this tip. Baby Orajel contains benzocaine, a mild topical anesthetic. Simply apply the ointment to the brow area and wait at least 20 minutes for it to take effect. As this tutorial shows, it makes removing tiny hairs a lot quicker, easier and less ouch-inducing.
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Apply witch hazel to red and irritated eyebrows after plucking
Plucking your eyebrows right before applying makeup may leave telltale redness that's difficult to cover. If you simply have no choice but to pluck and then make up, apply a few drops of witch hazel to a cosmetic round and press it against the irritated skin. Witch hazel is an astringent, so it will naturally cause the skin to contract and the redness to disappear. Just be careful not to get it into your eyes! Get the full tutorial here.
Plucking your eyebrows right before applying makeup may leave telltale redness that's difficult to cover. If you simply have no choice but to pluck and then make up, apply a few drops of witch hazel to a cosmetic round and press it against the irritated skin. Witch hazel is an astringent, so it will naturally cause the skin to contract and the redness to disappear. Just be careful not to get it into your eyes! Get the full tutorial here.
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